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Fancy a white-knuckle UK getaway? These are the nation’s five best theme parks, as revealed by TripAdvisor

The travel firm ranked the best attractions on the planet as part of their 2016 Traveller's Choice Awards

TRIPADVISOR has revealed some of the world's best amusement parks, and one UK attraction put in a surprisingly good showing.

If you're a thrillseeker looking for a UK getaway, it turns out that you could do far worse than heading to Paultons Park in Romsey, which is apparently one of the world's best amusement parks.

Paultons Park was named the UK's best theme park, and the destination ranks in the global top 25 as well
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Paultons Park was named the UK's best theme park, and the destination ranks in the global top 25 as wellCredit: Alamy
Peppa Pig World marks Paultons Park out as a winner, and contributed to its impressive ranking
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Peppa Pig World marks Paultons Park out as a winner, and contributed to its impressive rankingCredit: Alamy

The travel firm ranked the best attractions on the planet as part of their , with the British park taking a spot in the 'world's best amusement park' category.

Paultons Park, which was also named the UK's best theme park by the firm, was ranked as the world's 22nd best, and was the only British attraction to seal a place in the top 25.

Paultons Park put in an impressive showing, boasting rides perfect for younger kids and older thrillseekers alike
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Paultons Park put in an impressive showing, boasting rides perfect for younger kids and older thrillseekers alikeCredit: Alamy
Blackpool Pleasure Beach, home of The Big One, also ranked well in the UK, but failed to make the global top 25
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach, home of The Big One, also ranked well in the UK, but failed to make the global top 25Credit: Alamy

Tripadvisor said the park, which is home of Peppa Pig World, has rides which outshine any other theme park in the UK, as well as praising the attraction for its natural beauty.

And the attraction, which is perfect for small children, makes for a fantastic UK day trip, according to the travel firm.

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Meanwhile, the nation's second best theme park was named as Blackpool Pleasure Beach, home to the Big One rollercoaster and a mecca for south-coast thrillseekers.

And Alton Towers was ranked in third place, boasting a wide selection of thrilling rides at a park which caters to guests of all ages.

Alton Towers theme park also made it into the UK top 5, which was collated by TripAdvisor
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Alton Towers theme park also made it into the UK top 5, which was collated by TripAdvisorCredit: Alamy
Adventure Island Fun Park in Southend took the fourth spot in the list of the UK's best theme parks
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Adventure Island Fun Park in Southend took the fourth spot in the list of the UK's best theme parksCredit: Alamy

Adventure Island, in Southend-on-Sea, took the fourth spot, whilst Brighton Pier rounded off the nation's top five attractions for thrillseekers.

But, although these parks are well regarded by the travel firm, these UK attractions simply don't compare to the sprawling parks which take up the world's top spots.

The UK's best amusement parks revealed

1. Paultons Park, Romsey
2. Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool
3. Alton Towers, Alton
4. Adventure Island, Southend-on-Sea
5. Brighton Pier, Brighton
6. Drayton Manor, Tamworth
7. The Milky Way Adventure Park, Clovelly
8. GreenWood Forest Park, Port Dinorwic
9. Legoland Windsor Resort, Windsor
10. West Midland Safari and Leisure Park, Bewdley

Brighton Pier ranked highly in the UK, making it a great getaway destination for a thrilling day trip
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Brighton Pier ranked highly in the UK, making it a great getaway destination for a thrilling day tripCredit: Alamy

Universal's Islands of Adventure was the attraction which put in the best showing, claiming the title of the world's best amusement park.

The huge attraction, in Orlando, Florida, was followed in the world rankings by nearby Discovery Cove and Magic Kingdom, both also located in Orlando.

The world's best theme parks

1. Universal's Islands of Adventure, Orlando, Florida
2. Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida
3. Magic Kingdom, Orlando, Florida
4. Europa-Park, Rust, Germany
5. Universal Studios Florida, Orlando, Florida
6. Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
7. Disney's Hollywood Studios, Orlando, Florida
8. Disneyland Park, Anaheim, California
9. Disney California Adventure Park, Anaheim, California
10. Beto Carrero World, Penha, Brazil

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